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Revealed: The world’s 50 best restaurants, from mind-bending foodie theatres to secret cheese caves – with just ONE UK entry
Asador Etxebarri in Spain’s Basque region has been named the world’s best restaurant for 2026, topping an annual ranking of 50 restaurants. The list celebrates distinctive dining experiences, from cooking over fire to theatrical, multi-sensory meals, while highlighting Britain’s limited presence.
The article says only one UK restaurant made the top 50, a London establishment. The top three are Asador Etxebarri, Gaggan in Bangkok and Alchemist in Copenhagen; Mexico City’s Quintonil is fourth and Hong Kong’s Wing is fifth. The article also describes Etxebarri’s 14-course tasting menu and Gaggan’s modernist take on Indian cuisine.
In short
- Asador Etxebarri tops the 2026 world restaurant ranking.
- Gaggan and Alchemist take second and third place.
- Only one London restaurant represents the UK in the top 50.